The perfect lunch box treat or after school snack, these fruit and cheese kabobs are kid-friendly and adult approved.
Fellow moms often ask for tips on feeding picky eaters and I frequently respond with “Get them in the kitchen!” It’s true – the more involved your kids are in the process of preparing the food, the more involved they will be during the consumption of food. Hands down.
Want to know another secret weapon for getting little ones to eat the rainbow? SAY CHEESE! Studies show that produce intake is often boosted when foods are paired with irresistible cheesy goodness. So get the kids involved starting at the grocery store by letting them pick out their favorite fruits and cheeses then bring them in the kitchen and let them get to work!
These fun fruit and cheese skewers are not only easy to make but great for using up whatever you have on hand to help avoid food waste. We happened to have green apples and my boys love grapes and pineapple but the possible fruit and cheese combinations are endless.
Prep your fruit skewers ahead of time then grab from the refrigerator throughout the week while packing lunches or for after school snacking. The balanced combination of protein, healthy carbs, calcium and other nutrients is ideal for giving little ones long lasting energy to get them through their day.
What are your best tips for feeding picking eaters? I’m all ears!
No forks required.
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1/2 green apple cut in bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese cubed then quartered
- 8 blackberries
- 8 red grapes
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 8 four inch - wooden skewers
Instructions
- Toss apple chunks with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Working one skewer at a time, carefully thread one piece of each fruit and two pieces of cheese on each skewer.
- Repeat until all 8 skewers are done.
- Serve immediately or store in a refrigerated air-tight container for up to 5 days.
ashley - baker by nature
July 14, 2016 at 8:54 pmThese would be great for my weekly wine club!
Liz DellaCroce
July 15, 2016 at 12:49 pmIdeal for that!! Can I come?
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
July 13, 2016 at 7:06 pmThese would be great in my sons lunchbox. Love it!
Liz DellaCroce
July 15, 2016 at 12:49 pmPERFECT for the lunch box!
Denise
July 12, 2016 at 11:34 pmWhen I nannied I made these all the time for the kidlets – reminds me of how much I enjoyed them as well!
Liz DellaCroce
July 13, 2016 at 8:54 amAwww I love that so much!! I didn’t know you nannied!!
Denise
July 13, 2016 at 12:06 pmYes, about 7 years ago. Same family – three kids. Basically raised them from birth until I stopped. The youngest is my god-daughter, and we have become good friends with the family.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
July 12, 2016 at 2:40 pmKids summer treat perfection!
Liz DellaCroce
July 12, 2016 at 8:32 pmNothing better :)
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
July 12, 2016 at 1:24 pmIts always funny how just changing up the prevention of fruit makes it more delectable!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
July 12, 2016 at 1:25 pmI mean presentation…sheesh….autocorrect… (I love these!)
Liz DellaCroce
July 12, 2016 at 8:32 pmhaha I totally agree!!!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
July 11, 2015 at 1:17 pmMy little one is all grown up now, but I’m sure she would still love to eat the rainbow with these adorable kabobs (and so would her mama!) Great summertime treat.
Joanne
April 18, 2015 at 7:28 pmI hope it wouldn’t be too weird if I made these to eat as an after school snack….even though I have no kiddos. Sometimes even adults need veggie/fruit eating help!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
April 17, 2015 at 2:28 pmI love the idea of prepping these ahead of time and grabbing them throughout the week.
Liz DellaCroce
April 20, 2015 at 4:57 pmYES!! They are perfect before or after a run! :)
Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody)
April 15, 2015 at 11:26 amEverything is way more fun on a stick!
Julia
April 15, 2015 at 9:16 amMy 3 1/2 year old has gotten picky in his old age. :) I like your ideas for picky toddlers. These are so pretty and fun–my kids would love them. Yeah for eating the rainbow!
Liz DellaCroce
April 15, 2015 at 9:22 pmOh man mine has too!! He goes in waves!! #Threenager
Megan {Country Cleaver}
April 14, 2015 at 9:34 pmFruit and cheese on a stick – just hand me a few of these so I can chow down!
Jennie @onesweetmess
April 14, 2015 at 4:00 pmI could easily munch on these all. day. long. Yum!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
April 14, 2015 at 1:09 pmDefinitely a great (and cute!) way to eat the rainbow!
Liz DellaCroce
April 14, 2015 at 3:41 pmYou know me – always eating the rainbow haha.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
April 14, 2015 at 12:26 pmMy kids would live on fruit and cheese if I let them. These are perfect!
Liz DellaCroce
April 14, 2015 at 3:41 pmThat is the absolute truth Brianne!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet
April 14, 2015 at 12:09 pmWhat kid (big or small) doesn’t love fruit and cheese kabobs? They’re also a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen to help you to put them together!
Liz DellaCroce
April 14, 2015 at 3:41 pmIt’s funny how something so simple can get kids to gobble up tons of fruit!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
April 14, 2015 at 10:36 amCheese always gets my daughter to eat! Love these simple skewers!
Liz DellaCroce
April 14, 2015 at 3:40 pmIsn’t that the truth!!! When in doubt: add cheese.